Overview of the University & History: Founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, Spelman College is the oldest historically Black college for women in America. It is part of the Atlanta University Center Consortium, the largest association of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Notable alumni include Audrey F. Manley, Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris, and author Alice Walker.
Quick Facts:
- Setting: Urban
- Tuition & Fees: $28,885
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,417
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Address: 350 Spelman Lane SW, Atlanta, GA, 30314
- Website: [Spelman College Website]
Letter Grades:
- Academics: A
- Cost: B
- Campus Life: B
- Diversity: A
SAT Range:
1060-1240 ACT Range: 20-26 High School GPA: 3.8
Cost:
- Tuition & Fees: $28,885
- Room & Board: $15,666
- Average Need-Based Aid Package: $17,091
Academics:
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 66%
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
- Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students: 59%
Majors, % of Graduates, Alumni Starting Salary:
- Psychology, General: 14%, $51,100
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 13%, $44,200
- Political Science and Government, General: 10%, $47,100
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General: 9%, N/A
- English Language and Literature, General: 8%, $49,800
Students:
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,417
- Graduate Enrollment: N/A
- Total Enrollment: 2,417
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 2,363
Student Diversity (%):
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Black: 97%
- American Indian: 1%
- White: 1%
- International: Not Specified
Campus Life: Types of campus housing available:
- Women’s dorms
- Theme housing
Median Starting Salary of Alumni:
$50,200 Graduation Rate: 66% Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed: 92% Average Debt at Graduation: $27,538